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    Ramsey Hinkle

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    Ramsey Hinkle

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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation and more
    Rating:  8.5
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    Walter Levi Fields

    Walter Levi Fields

    4.08 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family
    Review: "When I was falsely accused of abusing my ex girlfriend I was dragged into Court. We just had an argument when I left our apartment, next thing I knew I was being arrested. I met Mr. Fields in criminal court where he had me out of jail with no bail..."
    Rating:  8.9
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    S. Michael Musa-Obregon

    S. Michael Musa-Obregon

    4.848 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Bio: S. Michael Musa-Obregon and the lawyers in his firm has over 75 years of combined experience representing clients in the New York area with both federal and state criminal defense related matters. Have you been arrested for a crime such as a DWI, ...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Donald Edward Kelly

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    Donald Edward Kelly

    4.95 reviews
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    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime and more
    We are experienced and aggressive attorneys who can fight for you from the very first step! Whether you have been charged or simply the subject of an investigation it is essential that you secure a quality and exhaustive defense. Call Kelly Law Ce...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard H. Rosenberg

    Richard H. Rosenberg

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "Let's face reality-- having to call a criminal lawyer at 3:30AM on the 4th of July because someone got arrested is NO FUN. But, Richard picked up, was on the phone with me the entire holiday weekend, guided me through what is otherwise an awful & ..."
    Rating:  8.4
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    Amanda Deifik Witheiler

    Amanda Deifik Witheiler

    5.010 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Amanda D. Witheiler graduated Cum Laude from Suffolk Law School in 2012 before completing a post-graduate internship with a United Nations criminal tribunal in The Hague. Prior to opening her law practice, Amanda helped represent clients in federa...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Steven Alan Metcalf

    Steven Alan Metcalf

    5.023 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "This was my very first time navigating the legal system, and I thank God every single day that I chose Steven Metcalf to represent me. From the very beginning, Steven brought a level of attention, care, and detail that is genuinely rare to find in..."
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey Mitchell Binder

    Jeffrey Mitchell Binder

    5.03 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Election Campaigns & Political Law and more
    Bio: I bring everything I know about litigation into whatever situation arises so that I can be the most effective advocate for my client. Whether it is criminal defense or defending a debtor in bankruptcy, I fight for every possible good result for my...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael H. Ricca

    Michael H. Ricca

    5.04 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Michael H. Ricca focuses primarily on criminal defense cases representing individuals charged with serious offenses in federal and state courts. He has dedicated his legal career to helping individuals who are targeted by the government for crimin...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Jeffrey B. Fox

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    Jeffrey B. Fox

    5.068 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: The Law Offices of Jeffrey Fox looks forward to assisting clients who have been injured in any type of accident. Mr. Fox is a well respected attorney who has handled cases throughout New York. In addition to civil litigation, Mr. Fox is an experie...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Ronald Rubinstein

    Ronald Rubinstein

    4.98 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice, Civil Rights
    Bio: In 1993, I was trying a federal case in the Easten District of New York before a visiting judge from San Francisco, California. On the first day of trial, the judge was limiting my cross-examination of a Government witness. The judge announced his...
    Rating:  8.3
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    David Michael Fish

    David Michael Fish

    4.97 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Entertainment and more
    Bio: Kindness, Loyalty, Hard Work, and a Non-Quitting Spirit. David is a civil and criminal trial attorney, with more than twenty-seven years of employment law and commercial litigation experience. He managed combat sports athletes around the world for...
    Rating:  10
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    Cory H. Morris

    Cory H. Morris

    5.02 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Cory Morris is admitted to practice law in New York State, Florida State, the Eastern District of New York and the Southern District of New York. Mr. Morris is an advocate for equality, civil rights and social justice. In recognition of this, Mr. ...
    Rating:  10
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    Lauren Riesenfeld

    Lauren Riesenfeld

    4.947 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Lauren F. Riesenfeld serves as the principal member of Lauren F. Riesenfeld Law,P.C., and concentrates her practice on Divorce/Family Law and Criminal law. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Riesenfeld worked as a junior accountant. Her experience...
    Rating:  9.8
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    David M. Colgan

    David M. Colgan

    4.961 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: David Mejia Colgan, Esq. has over 25 years of experience in criminal law. After graduation from New York University School of Law in 1998, Mr. Colgan served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Michael Spano

    Michael Spano

    4.928 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Michael is the only board certified criminal trial lawyer in New York State.Each lawyer certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy must undergo an extensive and rigorous screening of his or her credentials. The screening process consists of...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Charles Hug

    Matthew Charles Hug

    4.58 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals and more
    Bio: Matthew C. Hug is the principal attorney at HugLaw, PLLC. His practice is limited to litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, criminal defense, commercial litigation and appeals. Mr. Hug's appellate experience is extensive and has argued ca...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Alaina Marie Finan

    Alaina Marie Finan

    5.06 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice and more
    Review: "I had an issue at work, the union couldn't get any movement. I called Alaina, she looked into things, had a meeting and phone conference. Incredibly my employer dropped their claim. Alaina got the job done and I'm fully restored."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Thomas A. Corletta

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    Thomas A. Corletta

    4.341 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I had a high BAC DWI case. Mr. Corletta worked very hard to get me the best result possible. He knows the law very well and used his knowledge to get the penalty reduced considerably. He explained everything clearly along the way and made sure I u..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jay K Goldberg

    Jay K Goldberg

    5.012 reviews
    New York Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: Mr. Goldberg has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the leading criminal defense lawyers in NYC. He has maintained the highest peer ratings for ability and ethics for over 15 years. Goldberg & Allen, LLP has been fighting for...
    Rating:  10
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